Background
Hutchison, Robert Alden was born on February 8, 1862 in Claysville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James and Mary (Robinson) Hutchison.
Hutchison, Robert Alden was born on February 8, 1862 in Claysville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James and Mary (Robinson) Hutchison.
Student Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. Bachelor of Arts, Monmouth (Illinois) College, 1888, Master of Arts, 1891. Graduate Xenia (O.) Theological Seminary, 1891.
Doctor of Divinity, Grove City, Muskingum and Monmouth colleges, 1907.
Doctor of Laws, Cedarville (O.) College, 1927, Monmouth (Illinois) College, 1927.
1 son, James Renwick. Married second, Jean Stirling, December 16, 1909. Children—Robert Alden, Russell Stirling, Margaret Jean, Mary Joan.
Ordained ministry United Presbyterian Church, of North America, 1891.
Pastor 1st Church, Altoona, Pennsylvania, 1891-1907. Elected president Muskingum (O.) College, 1904, but declined.
General secretary and member Board of Home Missions United Presbyterian Church, since 1907. Opened many schools and churches in mountains of Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Elected moderator General Assembly United Presbyterian Church, 1926.
Moderator Synod of Pittsburgh, 1901. An organizer Keystone Party, 1910, and member state committee, vice chairman and chairman Allegheny County Committee of Keystone Party. Member board of trustees American Anti-Saloon League, also of State Board of Pennsylvania Anti-Saloon League.
Chairman of 75th Anniversary Committee of United Presbyterian Church.
One of fifteen Dry delegates selected in Pennsylvania as candidate to the 18th Amendment Convention.
Member board of trustees American Anti-Saloon League, also of State Board of Pennsylvania Anti-Saloon League.
Married Mary Orr, October 19, 1892 (died 1896). Married second, Jean Stirling, December 16, 1909. Children: Robert Alden, Russell Stirling, Margaret Jean, Mary Joan.